Emergency Communications Dispatcher

National Public Safety Careers; Columbia (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Columbia, CT. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and hazards, and coordinating with officers and agencies from a central communications center.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training and screening may be required; long shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime are common.

Qualifications

• Typing accuracy and clear radio communication required.
• Ability to understand spoken information and multitask.
• Knowledge of jurisdiction geography and basic record systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive emergency and nonemergency requests for police assistance.
• Document incident locations, vehicle details, and hazards.
• Assign calls to officers according to priority and agency procedures.
• Monitor officer status, radio traffic, and requests for assistance.
• Relay updates about changing incidents and potential safety concerns.
• Conduct authorized records inquiries after completing required training.
• Coordinate with neighboring agencies and other emergency services.
• Maintain clear incident records and safeguard restricted information.

Skills

Typing accuracy

Radio communication

Multitasking

Clear communication

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Public Safety Careers is seeking Police Dispatcher opportunities in Columbia, CT. The role involves handling emergency and nonemergency requests, documenting locations and hazards, and coordinating with officers and agencies from a central communications center.

Dispatchers must type accurately, understand spoken information, communicate clearly by radio, and learn jurisdictional geography. Training and screening may be required; long shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime are common.